Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Bern Neighborhood of New Bern, NC from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Tara Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tara Hill

2815 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
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Tate Commons
3 Bedroom Apartments

Tate Commons

1025 Karen DrNew Bern, NC 28562

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Cheapest Available Downtown New Bern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Bern area of New Bern, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Cooper's Landing Apartments priced from $950. Bearfoot Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Bern apartments for rent in New Bern, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cooper's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$950
Bearfoot Landing Apartments1 Bd 1 Ba1BR,1BA$995
Colony VillageThe Elm1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Bern, NC

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Bern area is the $1.03 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Large Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments in the in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown New Bern apartment is the 3 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath Model at Cooper's Landing Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Bern apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Large Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Cooper's Landing Apartments3 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.12
Beaver Creek Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Tryon Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Bearfoot Landing Apartments2 Bd 1 Ba - Premium2BR,1BA$1.79
Colony VillageThe Holly1BR,1BA$1.67
921 Eubanks St629 Watson Avenue2BR,1BA$1.67

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Downtown New Bern, New Bern, NC

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Among neighborhoods in New Bern, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Downtown New Bern Neighborhood in New Bern, NC

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Bern Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Bern Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown New Bern Apartment is $995 at Bearfoot Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown New Bern Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown New Bern is starting from $950 at Cooper's Landing Apartments.

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